The National Rifle Association of America (NRA)

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is a gun rights advocacy group based in the United States. 

Founded in 1871 to advance rifle marksmanship, the modern NRA 

has become a prominent gun rights lobbying organization while 

continuing to teach firearm safety and competency. 

The organization also publishes several magazines and 

sponsors competitive marksmanship events. 

According to the NRA, it had nearly 5 million members.

The National Rifle Association is the largest and most powerful 

gun rights organization in the United States. 

The NRA heavily lobbies against gun control legislation and financially

 backs lawmakers who have historically not supported increased regulations.

The NRA was established in 1871, 

initially to promote marksmanship training.

As a recreational group designed to 

"Promote and encourage rifle shooting", 

The National Rifle Association has grown into one of 

the most powerful political organizations in the US.

It lobbies heavily against all forms of gun control and argues 

aggressively that more guns make the country safer.

* Protect and defend the United States Constitution,

   especially the Second Amendment.

* Promote public safety, law and order, 

   and the national defense. 

* Train members of law enforcement agencies, 

   the armed forces, and people of good repute 

   in the safe handling and effective use of firearms. 

* Foster and promote shooting sports at local, state, 

   regional, national, and international levels.

* Promote hunter safety and proper

 wildlife management. 

* To train & issue credentials to 

Certified Firearms Instructors